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SPARTA, NJ - Registration is now open for the Sparta Education Foundation’s Third Annual Dragon Boat Festival on Sunday, May 21 at the Lake Mohawk Country Club. Those who participated in the past know what an exciting day this is, and all the teams from 2016 as well as new teams are encouraged to join in on the fun. Visit spartadragonboat.com for additional details about this fundraiser benifitting Sparta’s public schools.

The Dragon Boat Festival a perfect team-building opportunity for teams of 21 that can include friends, co-workers, neighbors, church members, sports teams, clubs or any group who would like to be part of this exhilarating event. All skill levels can participate, making it the ultimate team-building sport, requiring synchronicity and finesse more than power to win.

Dragon Boat Races are held in 46-foot long boats, and teams of 21 compete in 250 meter heats. A team is comprised of 20 paddlers and one drummer. Each team in this positive, adrenaline-filled activity must include at least eight females and can include no more than ten participants between the ages of 15-17. A steersman is provided by the Dragon Boat Festival director. Each team will be invited to an on-water practice session with a trained coach/steersperson prior to race day and compete in at least two heats on Sunday, May 21. Prizes will be awarded, but the real winners will be Sparta’s students.

Truly a unique event, Dragon Boat Race teams will raise money to help enrich the educational experience for students in our schools, and it is a spirited community day and great team competition. For more information about registering your team or volunteer opportunities, visit spartadragonboat.com or like the Facebook page at facebook.com/SpartaDragonBoatFestival.

The Sparta Education Foundation strengthens public schools, supports teachers and inspires students. Since 2006, they have donated over $775,000 in grants to all five of Sparta’s public schools. The Foundation is an independent, non-profit, all-volunteer organization whose mission is to engage the entire community in philanthropic giving. Visit spartaeducationfoundation.org for more information.

SPARTA, NJ – The township council announced appointments to the Sparta Planning Board, Recreation Board, Zoning Board and the Economic Development Committee. These appointments are made annually and were tabled at the reorganization meeting.

All other committees were approved at the reorganzation meeting on January 3.

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Class I Mayor’s Designee -Christine Quinn
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SPARTA, NJ – The township council announced appointments to the Sparta Planning Board, Recreation ...

WELLINGTON, Fla. — On Jan. 18, S. Tucker S. Johnson was presented with the 2019 R. Bruce Duchossois Distinguished Trustee Award during the USET Foundation’s Gold Medal Club Reception held at the International Polo Club in Wellington, Fla.

In 2015, the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation announced the creation of the award in honor and recognition of the late Bruce Duchossois.

SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Kiwanis had a big check for the Salvation Army. At their regular meeting at Homers Restaurant in Newton, the club President Jim Peters, Vice President Bob Mirabilio and Treasurer Larry Palmer presented Nestor Valverde with a check for $13,696.87, proceeds from their annual bell ringing campaign.

Peters said the annual red Kettle Drive has “truly been a love affair,” ...

SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Kiwanis had a big check for the Salvation Army. At their regular meeting at ...

SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – Sunday night, January 20 at approximately 11:41 p.m. a total eclipse of the moon will be visible, weather permitting. Because the moon will nearly be in perigee, or the closest to the earth in it’s orbit, it will be a “supermoon.”

According to Spaceweather.com, in perigee the moon appears nearly eight percent wider than the average full moon. Normally it would also appear ...

SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – Sunday night, January 20 at approximately 11:41 p.m. a total eclipse of the ...

SPARTA, NJ – Sparta High School girls basketball beat Morris Hills on Friday night 38-26 at home. The girls dominated the first period holding the Scarlet Knights to three points. By the half the Spartans were up by seven.

The booster club hosted a PAL youth basketball night, with door prizes and skill contests at half time. Girls from fourth through eighth grade watched the varsity ...

SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta High School boys basketball team traveled across town to beat Pope John on the Lions’ court 71-60 on Friday night. Alex Podolski put up 20 points, eight coming from the foul line.

Aidan Mastandrea stayed hot with 16 points, dropping in nine from three point territory and sinking nine free throws.

Dante Joefield and Lucas Fredrickson each added seven and Jack ...

SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta High School boys basketball team traveled across town to beat Pope John on ...

GOSHEN, N.Y. — The Living Horse Hall of Fame nominating committee of the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame has announced the results of recent balloting to determine the 2019 inductees into the Harness Racing Living Horse Hall of Fame.

Museum members voted for the three horses they felt best exemplified greatness. Their choices are racehorses Foiled Again and Captaintreacherous, and ...